Staff Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote and in‑office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Locations In‑office locations: San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Remote locations: New Jersey, USA. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments. 5 years of experience in mechanical infrastructure. 5 years of experience in engineering analysis, design, and construction for mission‑critical facility mechanical infrastructure systems. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Experience with Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) and PSA software (e.g., Bentley AutoPIPE, Caesar). Experience with vendor QA/QC management and ensuring product delivery meets rigorous internal and external design standards. Operational knowledge of construction safety procedures. Proficiency in thermal and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Cadence Reality/6Sigma, AFT Fathom, FloTherm, or ANSYS). About the Job Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department—cutting‑edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state‑of‑the‑art, environmentally‑friendly facilities. You’re a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements— even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior‑level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians. With your technical expertise you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical). Google is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Development Pre‑Construction team. This role is pivotal in managing end‑to‑end mechanical engineering for our complex industrial mission‑critical facilities. You will lead the mechanical strategy, from site logistics and equipment planning to contract negotiations and commercial terms, ensuring the successful delivery of high‑performance infrastructure. You will work within a matrix organization, providing comprehensive engineering analysis, detailed Scope of Work (SOW) development, TCO analysis, and commissioning program documentation to support our growing global data center footprint. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We’re proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $144,000–$209,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Lead and manage all mechanical, fire suppression, and plumbing system issues throughout the project lifecycle—from concept design and detailed design through to procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and site installation. Drive pre‑construction strategy by collaborating with the core team to develop Data Center (DC) mechanical designs—from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue For Construction (IFC)—and execute site logistics, labor planning, and equipment strategies. Generate comprehensive scopes of work for equipment portions of major infrastructure upgrades, interfacing closely with the Global Commodities team, manufacturers, and external stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms and deliver mechanical solutions. Facilitate cross‑discipline collaboration with control systems and electrical teams, ensuring internal design specifications, drawings, and standards are updated with lessons learned to maximize efficiency and reliability across the fleet. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google